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FLORENCE-Memorial Day is a federal holiday, commemorated each year on the last Monday in May. It is a day for remembering the American service members who gave their lives in defense of our country.
The 2025 Florence-Lauderdale Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26. Due to the high percentage of rain forecasted, the Memorial Day Ceremony has been moved to the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, located at 702 Veterans Drive in Florence. The ceremony may also be viewed online on the City of Florence Facebook page.
America owes its Fallen Heroes a debt of gratitude. Attending the ceremony is an excellent way of showing this gratitude. Family members of Fallen Heroes are especially encouraged to attend the ceremony in memory of their loved ones. Veterans are also encouraged to attend in honor of their fellow service members. Veterans and Gold Star family members in attendance will be recognized collectively and thanked for their service.
The Ceremony will feature several events, including a wreath-laying ceremony, the playing of Taps, prayer, and other special remembrances. The program will also include honors to our nation, including the singing of both the National Anthem and “America the Beautiful.”
A special ceremony brochure will be distributed to attendees. The booklet will outline program events and display colorful Memorial Day pictures. After the ceremony, the Fallen Heroes Memorial will be open for everyone to visit.
Media Release/Rachel Mansell/City of Florence
